The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has made political history by becoming the first council chairman in the local government’s history to secure a consecutive second-term ticket. This milestone breaks a long-standing political trend that previously saw sitting chairmen denied a return ticket.
The historic endorsement took place during a high-profile stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the Local Government Staff Training Hall within the State Secretariat in Ibadan. At the gathering, party leaders, stakeholders, and delegates unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Akinleye’s performance and leadership.
Governor Makinde officially pronounced Hon. Akinwole Akinleye as the party’s standard-bearer for the upcoming local government elections. Local political analysts view this affirmation as a direct reward for Akinleye’s grassroots developmental projects, people-oriented policies, and strategic administrative style over his current tenure.
Reacting to the endorsement, Hon. Akinleye expressed profound appreciation to Governor Makinde, party executives, and local stakeholders for their trust and steadfast support. He stated that the second-term ticket is not just a personal victory, but a renewed mandate and a higher call to service for the people of Akinyele.
He reassured residents that his second term would focus on accelerating quality governance, consolidating ongoing projects, and mirroring Governor Makinde’s statewide development blueprint to ensure all communities in the local government area experience growth.
The official announcement sparked widespread celebration among party faithful and community leaders across the local government area, with many describing the decision as a well-merited victory that safeguards institutional continuity and progress for the council.
